US adds 6 Primeiro Comando da Capital linked people & entities to sanctions list

1 July 2026

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The US has added 2 people and 4 entities linked to Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) to its counterterrorism sanctions list – press release.

The US proscribed Brazil-based PCC as a terrorist organisation in June 2026. The people now designated for their links to PCC are:

  • Victor Henrique de Oliveira Shimada – who is said to act as a link between Brazil and Florida-based PCC operatives. He is also said to have laundered money on PCC’s behalf.
  • Stella Stefanie Nunes Henrique de Oliveira – an associate and relative of Mr Shimada who is designated for having acted in support of him.

4 companies linked to Mr Shimada are also designated.

Maya Lester KC

Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers with a wide-ranging practice in public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights & civil liberties. She has a particular expertise in sanctions. She is the…

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